Iraq, Iran to launch passenger shipping line

Iraqi and Iranian provincial officials have announced a plan to jointly launch the first... Read full article »
Iraq: Thursday, January 03 - 2013 at 06:57

1.4m people used Dubai's public transport on New Year's Eve

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has said the number of commuters who used public... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, January 03 - 2013 at 06:57

Oman raises age limit for driving licence

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has said the age limit for nationals seeking driving licence has been... Read full article »
Oman: Wednesday, January 02 - 2013 at 03:28

Dubai renames Emirates Road

Emirates Road in Dubai has been renamed from January 1 Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road, Gulf News... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, January 02 - 2013 at 03:28

Jeddah to regulate truck traffic

The Saudi government has formed nine government and private agencies to draw out a permanent plan... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, January 02 - 2013 at 03:28

RTA earmarks Dhs3.2bn for new infrastructure projects in 2013

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has allocated around 50% of its 2013 budget for... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, January 02 - 2013 at 03:27

Saudi cabinet approves SR60bn for Makkah Metro project

The Saudi cabinet has approved a SR60bn plan for the implementation of a metro rail network in... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Monday, December 31 - 2012 at 04:31

Dubai's Al Khail Road to open fully on January 4

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced Al Khail Road is set to open its gates for... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, December 31 - 2012 at 04:30

RTA announces 24-hour closure of service centres

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has said all affiliated customer service centres across... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, December 31 - 2012 at 04:30

Iran denies issuing warning on blocking Strait of Hormuz

Iran has denied Western media reports which claim that it is planning to close the Strait of... Read full article »
Iran: Sunday, December 30 - 2012 at 03:39

Yemen acquires two new cargo aircraft

Yemen's ministry of transport has taken delivery of two new freighters from Xian Aircraft,... Read full article »
Yemen: Saturday, December 29 - 2012 at 02:54

RTA to keep Dubai Metro gates open on New Year's eve

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced Nol gates at four stations near Downtown... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, December 29 - 2012 at 02:53

Metro walkway now links to Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa

Emaar Properties has announced the 820-metre-long link connecting Burj Khalifa metro station to... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, December 27 - 2012 at 05:16

Omani ports see 8.6% growth in cargo activity

According to Oman's National Centre for Statistics and Data (NCSD), the quantity of cargo... Read full article »
Oman: Sunday, December 23 - 2012 at 02:18

Dubai Metro to run 24 hours on New Year

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the Metro service will run a one-off... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, December 23 - 2012 at 02:18